However, Queensland have won their previous three meetings in Brisbane including the 2011 grand final.

"They have a fantastic record at home but certainly the Reds' record over the last four years have been very good against them, probably the best of anyone in the competition," Graham said.

"So we go over there with a lot of confidence on the back of beating all the other New Zealand teams this season."

Reminded of their win-less away run since 1999, Graham said: "Records are meant to be broken.

"If we look back at history we have beaten them in the final, we have beaten them three times I think prior to that, and the boys know how to go to New Zealand and win."

With leaders James Horwill and Will Genia back from injury, Gill said Queensland would be out to prove a point against a Crusaders side further boosted by the season return of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.

"We really want to showcase that we are a force to be reckoned with coming into the finals and there is no better way of doing it than coming up against arguably one of the best franchises in the finals," he said.